Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it's more common in women.
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(Breast Cell)
Causes
It occurs when some breast cells begin growing abnormally, these cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do. The accumulating cells form a tumor that may spread through your breasts,to your lymph, nodes or to other parts of your body.
Symptoms
Breast lump or feels thick that feels different from the surroundings tissue
Bloody discharge from the nipple
Change in the size or shape of the breast
Changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling
Inverted nipple
Peeling or flaking of the nipple skin
Redness of the skin over the breast
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Risk Factors
Women are more likely to have breast cancer then men
As you age, more probability that you will get breast cancer. Women over age 60 have a greater chance than younger women
If you have breast cancer in 1 breast,than you most likely will have it in the other breast
If you have a mother, sister, daughter with breast cancer. Most likely you will get breast cancer
If you had radiation treatment to your chest as a child or a young adult.It increase your chances
Being obese will give you a higher chances of getting breast cancer
Having your period before age 12 increases your chances
Women who have children after age 35 may increase your chances also
Drinking alcohol on a regular basis may increase your chances
Breast Cancer
Definition
Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it's more common in women.
Causes
It occurs when some breast cells begin growing abnormally, these cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do. The accumulating cells form a tumor that may spread through your breasts,to your lymph, nodes or to other parts of your body.Symptoms
Risk Factors
Diagnosing breast Cancer